The IHE Technical Frameworks, available for download below, are a resource for users, developers and implementers of healthcare imaging and information systems. They define specific implementations of established standards to achieve effective systems integration, facilitate appropriate sharing of medical information and support optimal patient care. They are expanded annually, after a period of public review, and maintained regularly by the IHE Technical Committees through the identification and correction of errata utilizing the IHE Change Proposal Process.

Review and Submit Comments

Comments from implementers and other interested parties are invited on an ongoing basis. Please submit comments through the links provided below.

Final Text (Approved) Change Proposals

Beginning with the 2015 publication cycle, a new (pilot) process for communicating Final Text (approved) Change Proposals has been established. It is important to note that as soon as a Change Proposal becomes Final Text, it carries the same weight as published Technical Frameworks and Trial Implementation Supplements (i.e., it is ‘testable’ at a Connectathon from the time it is approved for Final Text, even if it will not be integrated into the applicable Technical Framework document until several months later). For domains that are piloting this new process, a link will be available in their section below to a repository of Final Text CPs and an "index" spreadsheet.

New Profile Development

A high-level view of the work items each domain has approved for the current publication cycle and their publication progress is available here.

Call for Profile Proposals

The first step in getting a new profile developed is the submission of a Brief Profile Proposal. The schedule for submitting these proposals for the next development cycle is available here.

The documents linked below are components shared by all of the IHE domain technical frameworks. Each technical framework volume contains links to these documents where appropriate. They are posted here for ease of reference.

Supplements for Trial Implementation

The IHE Anatomic Pathology Technical Committee invites organizations to begin development work based on the following supplements to the Trial Implementation Anatomic Pathology Technical Framework. These trial implementation profiles are eligible for testing at subsequent IHE Connectathons.

Current Technical Framework - Revision 5.0

Supplements for Trial Implementation

The IHE Cardiology Technical Committee invites organizations to begin development work based on the following supplements to the IHE Cardiology Technical Framework. These trial implementation profiles are eligible for testing at subsequent IHE Connectathons.

Current Technical Framework - Forthcoming

Supplements for Trial Implementation

The IHE Dental Technical Committee invites organizations to begin development work based on the following supplement to the forthcoming IHE Dental Technical Framework. This trial implementation profile is eligible for testing at subsequent IHE Connectathons.

Current Technical Framework - Forthcoming

Supplements for Trial Implementation

The IHE Endoscopy Technical Committee invites organizations to begin development work based on the following supplements to the forthcoming IHE Endoscopy Technical Framework. These trial implementation profiles are eligible for testing at subsequent IHE Connectathons.

Final Text (Approved) Change Proposals

In addition to the Technical Framework Volumes and Trial Implementation Supplements listed below, implementers should also review Final Text CPs in preparation for IHE Connectathons. A summary spreadsheet of Eye Care's Final Text Change Proposals with links to the applicable CPs is located here.

Supplements for Trial Implementation

The IHE Eye Care Technical Committee invites organizations to begin development work based on the following supplements to the IHE Eye Care Technical Framework. These trial implementation profiles are eligible for testing at subsequent IHE Eye Care Connectathons.

Final Text (Approved) Change Proposals

IMPORTANT NOTE: In addition to the Technical Framework Volumes and Trial Implementation Supplements listed below, implementers should also review Final Text CPs in preparation for IHE Connectathons. An index of the IT Infrastructure Final Text CPs can be found here. A link to relevant change proposals can be found on the "Ballot Log" sheet.

Supplements for Trial Implementation

The IHE IT Infrastructure Technical Committee invites organizations to begin development work based on the following supplements to the IT Infrastructure Technical Framework. These trial implementation profiles are eligible for testing at subsequent IHE Connectathons.

Current Technical Framework

The current Technical Framework in now located in the PaLM domain section (due to merger of AP and LAB domains).

Supplements for Trial Implementation

The IHE Laboratory Technical Committee invites organizations to begin development work based on the following supplements to the Laboratory Technical Framework. These trial implementation profiles are eligible for testing at subsequent IHE Connectathons.

Supplements for Trial Implementation

The IHE Patient Care Coordination Technical Committee invites organizations to begin development work based on the following supplements to the PCC Technical Framework. These trial implementation profiles are eligible for testing at subsequent IHE Connectathons.

Supplements for Trial Implementation

The IHE Patient Care Device (PCD) Technical Committee invites organizations to begin development work based on the following supplements to the Patient Care Device Technical Framework. These trial implementation profiles will be eligible for testing at subsequent IHE Connectathons.

Current Technical Framework - Forthcoming

Supplements for Trial Implementation

The IHE Pharmacy Technical Committee invites organizations to begin development work based on the following supplements to the forthcoming Pharmacy Technical Framework. These trial implementation profiles will be available for testing at subsequent IHE Connectathons.

Current Technical Framework - Revision 0.1

Supplements for Trial Implementation

The IHE Quality, Research and Public Health Technical Committee invites organizations to begin development work based on the following supplements to the Trial Implementation QRPH Technical Framework. These trial implementation profiles may be available for testing at subsequent IHE Connectathons.

The Quality, Research and Public Health Domain endorses the white paper developed by the Public Health Data Standards Consortium. The white paper provides two detailed examples of public health programs (immunization and cancer registries). It also identifies other programs for the development of technical specifications for interoperable systems in the future that manage public health, research, and quality. The white paper serves as a framing document for planning public health activities in IHE.

We invite public health professionals to join our collaborative efforts at IHE between the public health and HIT vendor communities to guide the development of the IHE Integration Profiles for interoperability among and between Electronic Health Record and Public Health Systems. These profiles will facilitate the necessary linkages, standardization and integration of health data between clinical care and public health to create robust overarching health information exchanges.

2006-2007 Supplement for Public Comment

The IHE Quality, Research and Public Health Technical Committee has published the initial profile below for public comment:

Supplements for Trial Implementation

The IHE Radiation Oncology Technical Committee invites organizations to begin development work based on the following supplements to the Radiation Oncology Technical Framework. These trial implementation profiles may be eligible for testing at subsequent IHE Connectathons.

Final Text (Approved) Change Proposals

In addition to the Technical Framework Volumes and Trial Implementation Supplements listed below, implementers should also review Final Text CPs in preparation for IHE Connectathons. A repository of Radiology's Final Text Change Proposals and an "index" spreadsheet are located here.

Supplements for Trial Implementation

The IHE Radiology Technical Committee invites organizations to begin development work based on the following supplements to the Radiology Technical Framework. These trial implementation profiles may be eligible for testing at subsequent IHE Connectathons.